Charles Darwin University
Master of Information Technology (Artificial Intelligence)
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Master's
Examine the effects of artificial intelligence on course and project work.
Course overview
The Master of Information Technology (Artificial Intelligence) complements your current degree, helping you broaden your skill set in artificial intelligence. The course focuses on artificial intelligence and its effects in the modern world. In the course and project work, you will explore the impacts of artificial intelligence. Your studies will combine theory with practical activities, allowing you to network with industry leaders.
Key facts
Sydney
2nd March, 2026
20th July, 2026
What you will study
A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 160 credit points as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.
Core units
- Software Now
- Foundations of Data Science
- Database Concepts
- Professional Issues in Technology
- IT Service Management
- Project Management, Risk and Reliability
- Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Algorithms
- Principles of Operating Systems, Networks and Cyber Security
- Principles of Software Systems
- Human Centred Artificial Intelligence
- Natural Language Processing
- Deep Learning: Architecture and Applications
- Artificial Intelligence Practice (20 credit points)
Electives
Complete one of the following unit:
- Professional Experience (20 credit points)
- IT Thesis (20 credit points)
Entry requirements
Admission criteria
- Successful completion of a recognised bachelor's degree or equivalent international qualification.
English language requirements
To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all higher education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency requirements for their chosen course of study. From 2025, ALL applicants will be required to supply evidence of this at the time of application. For further details on the English requirements for CDU courses, please refer to the CDU English Language Proficiency Policy.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Higher Education Students Higher Education students can apply for Advanced Standing (Credit Transfer or Recognition of Prior Learning - RPL). Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Graduating from this course may lead to a career as an:
- Artificial Intelligence Specialist
- Software Engineer
Fees and FEE-HELP
Estimated first year fee in 2025: $28,888 (domestic full-fee paying place).
Estimated fees are determined by individual units of study and the year the course was commenced.
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.